Event Brief
Iran Claims Downing of U.S. Aircraft During Mission
Filed: Apr 05, 2026 at 4:04 AM ET
Summary: Iran reports it downed a C-130 and two Black Hawks during a U.S. rescue mission.
WHO: Iran
WHAT: Claims to have downed U.S. aircraft
WHEN: Apr 05, 2026 at 3:44 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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